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American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) 1999-2009

Recertified: 2009-2019

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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major congenital hematological disorder characterized by deformed red blood cells, acute episodic attacks leading to widespread organ damage and early death. The disease primarily affects the underserved, African American population. SCD has multiple avenues of research including biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social science issues.